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Son with Behavior Problems
Asked by J.P. from Columbus
on March 1, 2007
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My son will be 8 in April. He is a very sweet, sensitive and compassionate child. He has always been very talkative to the point it becomes very irritating to some peo...
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- J., I too understand what you are going through. Shortly after my dad died my son started "acting up." My dad and my son were like two peas in a pod so when he died ...
- My 5 year old step daughter was just diagnoseed with odd and they are still trying to find the underlying issue that caused it since odd is sooooo often accompanied by...
- Hello J.. It sounds like you are going through alot right now and your little one is too. With blaming his brother, he might be feeling left out or looking for atten...
Help Understanding Bipolar Disorder in My 10 Year Old Son.
Asked by S.C. from Omaha
on April 6, 2007
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I have a 10 year old son who has ADHD, and has just been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I dont know a whole lot about this diease. They have put him on Abilify. I wa...
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- Dear S., I was a mother of a bipolar child for almost 13 years. My sons psychiatrist told me that bipolar disorder is a chemical either missing or the brain not makin...
- If you don't mind me asking... What are some other symptoms your child has shown? What factors made the Dr.'s diagnose him with BP? I am asking because there is BP i...
- I have BiPolar Disorder, and I was diagnosed at 12 years old. I am now 23 with a child of my own. One of the best things you can do is to sit down with your immedi...
2 Yr Old and Mental Disorders
Asked by K.A. from Boston
on February 2, 2007
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My ex (my 2 yr olds father)has bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and ADHD. I was wondering if anyone else has had to deal with this type of issue and ...
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- Hi K., They may not be able to diagnose anything at such a young age, except in very extreme cases. Let her doctor know if you have reasons to be concerned that are p...
- Hi K., I am a mom of a 10 yr old son with bipolar disorder diagnosed at the age of 6. I also have bipolar disorder as did my father,(however this is not always the...
- Kristin, It may be helpful to talk with a mental health practioner about your concerns, rather than the pediatrician. While it may be true that she 'seems fine', you...
Families of Someone with Depression & Bipolar Disorder
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on January 30, 2008
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Wondering if there is anyone who can give advice and support about depression & bipolar disorder.
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- My sister in law also is "bipolar" or "manic depressive". THe first step is find help that really understands this problem. Be very careful here. My sister in law go...
- if u are local, south coast medical center in laguna, holds a support group every thursday nigth at 7pm for people with and families of people with bpd. DBSA is anoth...
- For depression and bipolar disorders, there is a product by Lifewave called Y-age (glutathione and carnosine). It really helps a lot with depression. No drugs or pil...
Seeking Dialogue with Other Mothers of Bipolar Children: Coping/misdiagnosed
Asked by D.M. from Santa Barbara
on March 8, 2008
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I have an eleven year old daughter diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She counseled with a PhD (psychologist) for one year before deciding to try medication. We have not...
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- I have a 10 year old daughter that is a diagnosed ADHD, but I have some suspition about her possibly being Bi-Polar. She has a terribe time in school and now has sever...
- Maybe she was diagnosed incorrectly- have someone else look at her because the medicine should be working. New thoughts and advice may be helpful to you both. My hus...
- Dear Dayna, Greetings!!! I so understand how you are feeling. Have you ever thought about researching homeopathic and natural remedies instead of medicating yo...
Seeking Parents of Children/teens with Bipolar Disorder
Asked by M.C. from Sherman
on March 19, 2007
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Hello I am looking for parents that have a child/children or know someone that is Bipolar.My 15 year old was just recently(last week) diagnosed as being Biploar.I am v...
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- I don't know your daughter, but at that age all teenagers are bipolar. Please research on the web all about bipolar disorder and see if this matches your daughter. My ...
- I can tell you more than you want to know about it. I am a 31 year old SAHM with two children and have been bipolar since I was 15. If you want to email me, I will tel...
- M.~ I grew up with a brother that was Bipolar. When I was younger I used to get so mad at my mom because it seemed to me that he got away with EVERYTHING. But, my m...
Toddler Bipolar Disorder
Asked by C.H. from Boston
on March 1, 2008
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Hi!
My son will be 4y the end of April and he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The diagnosis sort of came as a surprise. Both he and my 5yo have been diagnosed wi...
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- C., Thank goodness you know what your dealing with. It sometimes takes years for parents and physicians to diagnose correctly. I watched a lengthy report on 20/20...
- I am sorry if i offend you or any othe doctors out there, but i thing the boys are way to young to be diagnosed with such a serious condition....it seems bipolor is be...
- This is certainly a tough situation to be in. Do you have a therapist that your child/children routinely sees, and that you trust and feel comfortable with? If not, ...
Bi Polar and Pregnancy
Asked by K.B. from Albany
on July 7, 2009
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My pregnancy for my son was very rough. I has huge mood problems and depression which I had never had before. When it didn't go away for almost a year and a half aft...
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- K., I would never use medication of any kind while trying to concieve a baby. The last thing you need is a baby with birth defects or death. You should detox your bod...
- I was on lithium w/both my pregnacies - I was considered a high risk pregnancy b/c the one major issue was something w/the development w/one of the chambers in the hea...
- Dear K., I can't recommend a specific medication (sorry!), but you might want to consult with a naturaopathic physician. He/she might be able to recommend a natural...
Any Mom's with a Child with Bipolar Disorder HELP!!!
Asked by A.S. from Raleigh
on March 5, 2008
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My son is 7 years old and is suffering from bipolar disorder. He was showing signs at the age of 5 and has just gotten worse and worse sins then. He threatens suicid...
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- The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) has a HUGE website with MANY discussion boards filled with thousands of parents in your same boat. They are at h...
- My 11 year old son became very aggressive, anxious, verbally abusive to the family, and sucidal last year. The doctors thought it might be bipolar but then changed th...
- A., I recently moved to Oak Ridge. I have bipolar I am in the process of starting a support group for people,friend or parents of people with bipolar.You can get more ...
